Profound quote by Robert Adams

[Someone here]

"Everything is unfolding as it should. This planet is unfolding the way it's supposed to. It's not your business to run this planet. Your business is to try to get the hell off this planet, by awakening. But as long as you believe you're part of the crowd you have to realize that you are on a third grade planet and go along with this until you get old and die. And according to your karma you go to another planet perhaps, which is a little more peaceful. You may go to a second grade planet. If you think this is bad, you ain't seen nothing yet, or a first grade planet where things are really terrible or a fourth grade planet where things are improving. It's like school. Maya is a university to educate the soul so-to speak. There are different grades, different classes. But who needs to go through all this, the ego, the mind? Why do you allow this to be? Stop it now while you hear these things. You are fortunate that in your life that you're able to hear these things. To understand that you're not the body nor the mind nor the world. Do something about it, free yourself. Do not accept this any longer. Forget about this world. Don't pay too much attention to your body. Do not think too much about having a good time or a bad time. You have to loose it and let it go. Let go of all the stuff that has been hounding you for years and years. Become free, happy. By knowing who you are. It's only by knowing who you are that you become free and have unalloyed happiness. If you're looking for happiness in this world you'll be fooled all of the time. The world will show you happiness for a while and then it will pull it right out from under you and you'll start crying and screaming again until more happiness comes your way. The same thing happens, again and again and again. And maya is laughing its head off because you are taking it all so seriously. You're taking the world so seriously, you're taking the world so seriously, why? Stop it, stop it right now. Quit while you're ahead."

 

-from the collected teachings which were compiled by his devotees 

 

@Ishanga you might like this one just because the word "karma " is in it .

[LifeEnjoyer]

Absolutely impeccable. Thanks for sharing.

[Spiritual Warfare]

That's a powerful perspective on the nature of existence and the pursuit of awakening. It emphasizes the importance of detaching from the material and worldly concerns to discover true freedom and happiness within oneself. The analogy of the planet and different grades is quite thought-provoking, suggesting that the challenges and experiences we face are part of a larger process of spiritual education and growth.

[Someone here]

8 minutes ago, LifeEnjoyer said:

Absolutely impeccable. Thanks for sharing.

 

7 minutes ago, MarioGabrielJ said:

That's a powerful perspective on the nature of existence and the pursuit of awakening. It emphasizes the importance of detaching from the material and worldly concerns to discover true freedom and happiness within oneself. The analogy of the planet and different grades is quite thought-provoking, suggesting that the challenges and experiences we face are part of a larger process of spiritual education and growth.

My pleasure. 🙂

I encourage you (or anyone serious about awakening) to read his book called "silence of the heart " or his collected works : You can download the PDF from this link below  . And btw Robert Adams was one of Ramana Maharshi's dear students. 

https://m.moam.info/collected-works-of-robert-adams-sat-sangha-salon-pdf_647999de098a9efe738b45e1.html?utm_source=slidelegend

 

[Ishanga]

12 hours ago, Someone here said:

"Everything is unfolding as it should. This planet is unfolding the way it's supposed to. It's not your business to run this planet. Your business is to try to get the hell off this planet, by awakening. But as long as you believe you're part of the crowd you have to realize that you are on a third grade planet and go along with this until you get old and die. And according to your karma you go to another planet perhaps, which is a little more peaceful. You may go to a second grade planet. If you think this is bad, you ain't seen nothing yet, or a first grade planet where things are really terrible or a fourth grade planet where things are improving. It's like school. Maya is a university to educate the soul so-to speak. There are different grades, different classes. But who needs to go through all this, the ego, the mind? Why do you allow this to be? Stop it now while you hear these things. You are fortunate that in your life that you're able to hear these things. To understand that you're not the body nor the mind nor the world. Do something about it, free yourself. Do not accept this any longer. Forget about this world. Don't pay too much attention to your body. Do not think too much about having a good time or a bad time. You have to loose it and let it go. Let go of all the stuff that has been hounding you for years and years. Become free, happy. By knowing who you are. It's only by knowing who you are that you become free and have unalloyed happiness. If you're looking for happiness in this world you'll be fooled all of the time. The world will show you happiness for a while and then it will pull it right out from under you and you'll start crying and screaming again until more happiness comes your way. The same thing happens, again and again and again. And maya is laughing its head off because you are taking it all so seriously. You're taking the world so seriously, you're taking the world so seriously, why? Stop it, stop it right now. Quit while you're ahead."

 

-from the collected teachings which were compiled by his devotees 

 

@Ishanga you might like this one just because the word "karma " is in it .

LoL, yes its a very nice quote, he also mentions we are not the body or mind, which is true as well...

Robert was gifted Spiritually, he was more than just a devotee of Ramana, he visited and spent time with other Guru's too, and had experiences before travelling to India I believe!

[Davino]

From Robert The Ego Killer

 

I'm aware of his teachings. I consider it important to know about Robert's journey and talks, quite interesting. He was definetely a genetic freak regarding consciousness, from a very young age he was very talented in the field. 

[rachMiel]

Every field has its geniuses, its super-talented freaks of nature, why should the field of consciousness be any different? 

I like your double entendre: field of consciousness, field of consciousness!